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Archdiocese of Chicago

Maintenance Director

Archdiocese of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290


Opportunities at Parishes in the Archdiocese of Chicago

St. Gertrude1420 W. GranvilleChicago, IL

Description:

Supervise maintenance and custodial personnel.Perform annual evaluations of maintenance and custodial personnel.Responsible for security of parish grounds, contacting Pastor, Operations Director, and local police department when needed as a result of damage or vandalism to grounds.Assure optimal functioning of building systems including fire/life safety, HVAC, mechanical, and plumbing.Oversee and perform maintenance service and small repairs in the areas of electrical, plumbing, mechanical, carpentry, masonry, and painting.Ensure parish machinery is well maintained and that maintenance procedures are followed.Utilize existing information and schedules and develop additional schedules as needed.Primary contact for building cleaning services.Coordinate and supervise work with outside contractors for routine preventative activities such as safety inspections, pest control, and other preventative maintenance on facility systems.Coordinate and supervise volunteers performing on-site routine maintenance.With the Operations Director and/or Pastor approval, purchase materials required for facility and grounds upkeep.Oversee installation, removal, and cleaning of portable air conditioning units.Replace light bulbs as necessary.Support snow removal needs to ensure safe conditions for parishioners, school personnel, and children as well as visitors.May be requested to perform general labor tasks such as sweeping, trash removal, and cleaning with strong attention to detail.Oversee replenishment of toiletry supplies as needed.Set up for activities in church and school.Perform other responsibilities as assigned.Requirements:

Minimum of High School graduate, GED, or equivalent, with trade school classes.Post High School coursework in a trade-related field leading to certification/licensure or Associate degree in a technical field highly preferred.Minimum of 3 years’ experience in maintenance or a related field such as building maintenance and related systems.Knowledge of use and maintenance of power and hand tools used on the job.Ability to read and comprehend written instructions and communicate to others in writing.Ability to communicate in spoken word and written English.Basic knowledge and experience in electrical, plumbing, carpentry, machine servicing, painting, and other trades.Familiarity with basic PC skills, email, and Internet.Valid driver’s license.Special Directions:

Internal Candidates (existing employees) – Please complete the subject field of your email with the following: “Internal Candidate – Job Title – Full name”External Candidates - Please complete the subject field of your email with the following: “Job Title – Full name”

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